Obtaining important life documents:



To apply at most apartments, you will need a copy of your birth certificate, driver’s license or state ID, and social security card. Unfortunately, these are documents that many lose or misplace along the way. Landlords usually check your credit report. You have a right to know, and you should know, the information on your credit report. If you need to obtain these documents, here is some helpful information.

Birth certificate:

Obtaining a birth certificate, unfortunately, is not free. The cost is generally around $20.00 but fees may vary from place to place. Be sure to ask when you call to get a copy for yourself.

If born in Franklin County, contact Columbus Health Department, Vital Statistics Office, 240 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215-5331

(614) 645-7333 or (614) 645-7331

For births in other Ohio counties, contact the Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, 225 Neilston Street Columbus, OH  43215

(614) 466-2531 or (614) 466-2532.

For births in other States, contact the State or local vital statistics office where the birth occurred. The National Center for Health Statistics provides State and territory contact information at nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm or

1-866-441-NCHS (6247).

Driver’s license or State ID:

Ohio requires two forms of identification when applying for an ID or driver’s license. Examples of acceptable identification are: a birth certificate, valid military ID, passport, social security card, health insurance card, etc. The fee for a duplicate/replacement driver’s license is $19.50. The fee for New/Renewal Ohio ID card is $8.50, duplicate/replacement Ohio ID card is $7.50. Below is a list of some Ohio BMV Deputy Registrar locations to apply for a license or State ID.

Customer Service Center West Customer Service Center East

1970 West Broad Street 1583 Alum Creek Drive

Columbus, OH 43223 Columbus, OH 43209

(614) 752-7500, 752-7600, and 752-7700 (614) 752-7500, 752-7600, and 752-7700

1472 Morse Road, The Patio Shops 5133 East Main Street

Columbus, OH 43229 Columbus, OH 43213

(614) 781-0060 (614) 759-7788

267 South Third Street 1979 Cleveland Avenue

Columbus, OH 43215 Columbus, OH 43211

(614) 463-1710 (614) 297-8211

Social Security Card:

When applying for a new social security card, you need to show evidence of your identity in the name you want shown on the card and complete an application. The identity document must be of recent issuance, preferably a photo ID. Examples of acceptable identification are: driver's license, marriage or divorce record, military records, life insurance policy, passport, health insurance card (not a Medicare card), or a school ID card.

Below are Social Security Administration offices near Columbus.

|Room 225 Fed Building |1060 Georgesville Road |

|200 North High Street |Columbus, OH 43228 |

|Columbus, OH 43215 |1-800-772-1213 or (614) 274-9628 |

|1-800-772-1213 or (614) 469-6855 | |

Credit Report:

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, consumers can request and obtain a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

To request your Credit Report online, go to .

To request your Credit Report by phone, call 1-877-322-8228. There is a simple verification process then your reports will be mailed to you.

To request your Credit Report by mail, fill out the request form available online at and mail it to:

   Annual Credit Report Request Service

   P.O. Box 105281

   Atlanta, GA 30348-5281

The request will be processed within 15 days and mailed to you.

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